Andrew sublet three cottages while paying ‘peppercorn rent’ to crown estate
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been found to have sublet three cottages on his Windsor Royal Lodge estate while paying a nominal rent to the crown estate. A report by the National Audit Office revealed that King Charles pays reduced rents for royal properties occupied by his non-working royal daughters. The findings have sparked public outcry and will be examined further by the Commons public accounts committee.
- ▪Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from subletting three cottages while paying a 'peppercorn rent' to the crown estate.
- ▪The National Audit Office report indicates that King Charles pays adjusted rents for royal properties occupied by Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie.
- ▪The arrangements for Mountbatten-Windsor have raised concerns and will be investigated by the Commons public accounts committee.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, seen leaving his Marsh Farm residence in Norfolk on 4 June with an unexplained red mark on his cheek. Photograph: Bav MediaView image in fullscreenAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor, seen leaving his Marsh Farm residence in Norfolk on 4 June with an unexplained red mark on his cheek. Photograph: Bav MediaAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorAndrew sublet three cottages while paying ‘peppercorn rent’ to crown estateReport into royal property affairs reveals disgraced ex-prince generated private income from Windsor Royal LodgeCaroline DaviesFri 5 Jun 2026 00.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from subletting three cottages on his Windsor Royal Lodge estate while paying a “peppercorn rent” to the crown estate, a report into…
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